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Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly on the verge of becoming Chelsea's new head coach, ending weeks of speculation about who would succeed the departed Graham Potter. The former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager is in the final stages of agreeing a deal to take over at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea's controlling co-owners, Todd Boehly, and Behdad Eghbali are under immense pressure to make the right appointment following a turbulent first season, in which the team is currently in 11th place in the Premier League and unlikely to qualify for the Champions League.
Pochettino's appointment is expected to provide a much-needed reset for the club, which has spent close to £600m since last summer without achieving significant success. The Argentine's experience, track record of developing young talent, and success with Tottenham make him an ideal candidate to make sense of Chelsea's bloated squad and improve the team's fortunes.
With a Champions League final appearance and a Ligue 1 title win to his name, Pochettino is a highly respected figure in the Premier League and a good fit for Chelsea's needs. His arrival marks the beginning of a new era for the club, and fans will be hoping that he can lead them back to the top of the table in the coming seasons.